[tarheel1231]

I know, I just wanted to keep this thread going

While we're waiting for Fury 325 to go vertical, I thought I'd show you this: http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/20 ... -eye-view/

[B&M 4 Ever]

I wonder if it will have substantial downtime, with this being their first launcher.

[Jonathan]

I'm sure there will be some kinks to work out, but LIM technology in coasters has been around for nearly 20 years now. It should be pretty straightforward at this point.

[tarheel1231]

Hopefully it will work as it would be interesting to see more B&M launches. Maybe Carowinds can get one in 6-7 years

Kills two birds with one stone (answering the whining people on facebook who want a Wing Coaster and answering the coaster enthusiast community by adding a launch).

[Edwardo]

I wonder if it will have substantial downtime, with this being their first launcher.

Says the guy who promotes a company that can't seem to get traditional lifts and log flumes (which have been around for decades) correct without substantial downtime...

[pproteinc]

Well Thunderbird is fully completed and even before Christmas look at that. Credit to Behind the thrills.

http://youtu.be/TGG-Jderdc8

[Edwardo]

Holiwood Nites should be spectacular this year. I'm planning a return having been absent since 2012.

[arby]

I haven't been at the park since 2011 but I might make my first Holliwood nights next year. Thunderbird looks like it will be great.

All my plans for next year seem to keep coming apart so for the first time in many years I'm not sure what 2015 will hold.

[pproteinc]

I just caught on to them saying they may move a ride to the Thunderbird plaza area. I wonder whats moving or what ride they're adding.

[tarheel1231]

It's happening this week and many think that the ride will be a re-themed Eagle's Flight, the park's Flying Scooters attraction. I think it will make Thunderbird feel less isolated because it won't be the only ride back there.

[cwgator]

They moved Sparkler and is being renamed as Crow's Nest according to the park's Facebook page:

Holiday World Crow's Nest

[arby]

That makes a lot of sense. I always thought sparkler would do well in a better location with more visibility.

[Edwardo]

I agree. It'll look much better in it's new location, and that will add another reason to be in the area. Very good decision, IMO.

[tarheel1231]

After seeing how Fury325 turned out, I can't wait to see reviews of Thunderbird. Some exciting stuff going on with B&M lately.

[Edwardo]

Agreed. I'm hoping to go to HWN, and hit up KI since I've yet to get their new Beemer.